MNT daily newsletter - April 26, 2018

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Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs
Alcohol promotes disease by altering oral bacteria
Drinking alcohol disrupts the fine balance of our oral bacteria, a new study shows. Thus, harmful types are fostered over helpful ones, promoting disease.


Alzheimer's / Dementia
These common drugs may raise your risk of dementia
A new study links long-term anticholinergic use for depression, Parkinson's, and loss of bladder control to raised risk of dementia up to 20 years later.


Anxiety / Stress
What are the benefits of an Epsom salt detox?
Epsom salt can be added to a warm bath or foot soak to provide a variety of benefits, including soothing the skin, reducing stress, and relieving pain. In this article, we look at the evidence behind the benefits, how to make an Epsom salt detox bath, and whether there are any risks to consider when using Epsom salt.


Back Pain
What to know about trochanteric bursitis
Trochanteric bursitis is an inflammation of the bursa in the hip. The main symptom of trochanteric bursitis is pain outside the hip at the tip of their thighbone. It can be very painful, especially at night, and can interfere with daily life. This condition can be treated at home, and in severe cases, with surgery.
How do you stretch the latissimus dorsi?
The latissimus dorsi is a large muscle that stretches from the middle to lower back. While overuse can lead to pain, some movement may provide relief. We describe exercises that stretch and alleviate pain in this muscle, also known as the lats. Here, learn to identify, relieve, and prevent pain in the latissimus dorsi.


Biology / Biochemistry
Alcohol promotes disease by altering oral bacteria
Drinking alcohol disrupts the fine balance of our oral bacteria, a new study shows. Thus, harmful types are fostered over helpful ones, promoting disease.
Baking soda: A safe, easy treatment for arthritis?
Baking soda is a kitchen staple and go-to home remedy for many conditions. But how and why might it help to treat inflammatory diseases such as arthritis?


Body Aches
Fibromyalgia and chest pain: What is normal, symptoms, and treatment
Fibromyalgia causes widespread pain and tenderness. While symptoms differ, many people report intense pain in the chest and ribcage. Fibromyalgia chest pain can be associated with a condition costochondritis. In this article, we look at what this pain feels like, what is normal, treatments, and possible home remedies.
How do you stretch the latissimus dorsi?
The latissimus dorsi is a large muscle that stretches from the middle to lower back. While overuse can lead to pain, some movement may provide relief. We describe exercises that stretch and alleviate pain in this muscle, also known as the lats. Here, learn to identify, relieve, and prevent pain in the latissimus dorsi.


Bones / Orthopedics
What to know about trochanteric bursitis
Trochanteric bursitis is an inflammation of the bursa in the hip. The main symptom of trochanteric bursitis is pain outside the hip at the tip of their thighbone. It can be very painful, especially at night, and can interfere with daily life. This condition can be treated at home, and in severe cases, with surgery.
What to know about cuboid syndrome
Cuboid syndrome is an injury related to a dislocation of the cuboid bone in the middle of the foot. Cuboid syndrome often results from injury or overuse and is more common in athletes and dancers. It causes pain in the outside of the foot. Learn more about diagnosis, treatment, risk factors, and recovery here.


Cancer / Oncology
Could hemp help to beat ovarian cancer?
Although hemp has fallen out of favor over the years, some scientists believe that a certain strain could help in the battle against ovarian cancer.


Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine
What are the benefits of an Epsom salt detox?
Epsom salt can be added to a warm bath or foot soak to provide a variety of benefits, including soothing the skin, reducing stress, and relieving pain. In this article, we look at the evidence behind the benefits, how to make an Epsom salt detox bath, and whether there are any risks to consider when using Epsom salt.
Baking soda: A safe, easy treatment for arthritis?
Baking soda is a kitchen staple and go-to home remedy for many conditions. But how and why might it help to treat inflammatory diseases such as arthritis?


Dentistry
Alcohol promotes disease by altering oral bacteria
Drinking alcohol disrupts the fine balance of our oral bacteria, a new study shows. Thus, harmful types are fostered over helpful ones, promoting disease.


Depression
These common drugs may raise your risk of dementia
A new study links long-term anticholinergic use for depression, Parkinson's, and loss of bladder control to raised risk of dementia up to 20 years later.


Dermatology
What are the benefits of an Epsom salt detox?
Epsom salt can be added to a warm bath or foot soak to provide a variety of benefits, including soothing the skin, reducing stress, and relieving pain. In this article, we look at the evidence behind the benefits, how to make an Epsom salt detox bath, and whether there are any risks to consider when using Epsom salt.


Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia and chest pain: What is normal, symptoms, and treatment
Fibromyalgia causes widespread pain and tenderness. While symptoms differ, many people report intense pain in the chest and ribcage. Fibromyalgia chest pain can be associated with a condition costochondritis. In this article, we look at what this pain feels like, what is normal, treatments, and possible home remedies.


Immune System / Vaccines
Baking soda: A safe, easy treatment for arthritis?
Baking soda is a kitchen staple and go-to home remedy for many conditions. But how and why might it help to treat inflammatory diseases such as arthritis?


Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses
What is Ureaplasma?
Ureaplasma is a form of bacteria that is often found in the urinary or genital tract and can be transmitted through sexual contact. In some cases, Ureaplasma may lead to infection and symptoms, such as pain and fertility problems. We examine these symptoms, along with treatment options for a Ureaplasma infection.
Alcohol promotes disease by altering oral bacteria
Drinking alcohol disrupts the fine balance of our oral bacteria, a new study shows. Thus, harmful types are fostered over helpful ones, promoting disease.


Men's Health
What should you do about a pimple on the penis?
Pimples can occur anywhere on the body, including the genitals, and a pimple on the penis can have a range of causes. Knowing the signs of an STD can help people determine when to see a doctor or whether treatment is not needed. Learn more about the causes of a pimple on the penis, and the treatment options, here.


Neurology / Neuroscience
Researchers use light to battle chronic pain
An innovative technique uses pulses of light to trim oversensitive neurons. It could, one day, help in the treatment of neuropathic pain.
These common drugs may raise your risk of dementia
A new study links long-term anticholinergic use for depression, Parkinson's, and loss of bladder control to raised risk of dementia up to 20 years later.


Nutrition / Diet
Could hemp help to beat ovarian cancer?
Although hemp has fallen out of favor over the years, some scientists believe that a certain strain could help in the battle against ovarian cancer.


Ovarian Cancer
Could hemp help to beat ovarian cancer?
Although hemp has fallen out of favor over the years, some scientists believe that a certain strain could help in the battle against ovarian cancer.


Pain / Anesthetics
Fibromyalgia and chest pain: What is normal, symptoms, and treatment
Fibromyalgia causes widespread pain and tenderness. While symptoms differ, many people report intense pain in the chest and ribcage. Fibromyalgia chest pain can be associated with a condition costochondritis. In this article, we look at what this pain feels like, what is normal, treatments, and possible home remedies.
Researchers use light to battle chronic pain
An innovative technique uses pulses of light to trim oversensitive neurons. It could, one day, help in the treatment of neuropathic pain.
What to know about trochanteric bursitis
Trochanteric bursitis is an inflammation of the bursa in the hip. The main symptom of trochanteric bursitis is pain outside the hip at the tip of their thighbone. It can be very painful, especially at night, and can interfere with daily life. This condition can be treated at home, and in severe cases, with surgery.
What are the benefits of an Epsom salt detox?
Epsom salt can be added to a warm bath or foot soak to provide a variety of benefits, including soothing the skin, reducing stress, and relieving pain. In this article, we look at the evidence behind the benefits, how to make an Epsom salt detox bath, and whether there are any risks to consider when using Epsom salt.
How do you stretch the latissimus dorsi?
The latissimus dorsi is a large muscle that stretches from the middle to lower back. While overuse can lead to pain, some movement may provide relief. We describe exercises that stretch and alleviate pain in this muscle, also known as the lats. Here, learn to identify, relieve, and prevent pain in the latissimus dorsi.


Pharmacy / Pharmacist
These common drugs may raise your risk of dementia
A new study links long-term anticholinergic use for depression, Parkinson's, and loss of bladder control to raised risk of dementia up to 20 years later.


Pregnancy / Obstetrics
What is Ureaplasma?
Ureaplasma is a form of bacteria that is often found in the urinary or genital tract and can be transmitted through sexual contact. In some cases, Ureaplasma may lead to infection and symptoms, such as pain and fertility problems. We examine these symptoms, along with treatment options for a Ureaplasma infection.


Public Health
What is Ureaplasma?
Ureaplasma is a form of bacteria that is often found in the urinary or genital tract and can be transmitted through sexual contact. In some cases, Ureaplasma may lead to infection and symptoms, such as pain and fertility problems. We examine these symptoms, along with treatment options for a Ureaplasma infection.
How do you stretch the latissimus dorsi?
The latissimus dorsi is a large muscle that stretches from the middle to lower back. While overuse can lead to pain, some movement may provide relief. We describe exercises that stretch and alleviate pain in this muscle, also known as the lats. Here, learn to identify, relieve, and prevent pain in the latissimus dorsi.


Rheumatoid Arthritis
Baking soda: A safe, easy treatment for arthritis?
Baking soda is a kitchen staple and go-to home remedy for many conditions. But how and why might it help to treat inflammatory diseases such as arthritis?


Rheumatology
What to know about trochanteric bursitis
Trochanteric bursitis is an inflammation of the bursa in the hip. The main symptom of trochanteric bursitis is pain outside the hip at the tip of their thighbone. It can be very painful, especially at night, and can interfere with daily life. This condition can be treated at home, and in severe cases, with surgery.


Sexual Health / STDs
What should you do about a pimple on the penis?
Pimples can occur anywhere on the body, including the genitals, and a pimple on the penis can have a range of causes. Knowing the signs of an STD can help people determine when to see a doctor or whether treatment is not needed. Learn more about the causes of a pimple on the penis, and the treatment options, here.


Sports Medicine / Fitness
What to know about cuboid syndrome
Cuboid syndrome is an injury related to a dislocation of the cuboid bone in the middle of the foot. Cuboid syndrome often results from injury or overuse and is more common in athletes and dancers. It causes pain in the outside of the foot. Learn more about diagnosis, treatment, risk factors, and recovery here.


Women's Health / Gynecology
What does it mean when you have a lot of clear watery discharge?
Vaginal discharge varies according to the menstrual cycle, and it often changes color and consistency. Clear, watery discharge is common and not usually a concern. We describe types of discharge that may indicate an infection or another issue. Here, learn what factors affect vaginal discharge and when to see a doctor.


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